I have considered purchasing a fetal doppler. Do you have one and if so what brand/model. Do you like it and do you feel it is accurate? Is it safe for baby?

I am not looking to spend a fortune, this is probably my last pregnancy so it will only be used for a short time!

OrangeBananas

02-22-2011 12:34 PM

Re: Do you have a fetal doppler?

You could always rent one! Babybeats has nice dopplers you can rent for as long or as little amount of time as you want, and the price is reasonable.

KaleidoscopeEyes

02-22-2011 12:46 PM

Re: Do you have a fetal doppler?

I used a hi bebe a couple times during my pg since I was having a UP. worked great, heard HB at 16 weeks. I would not buy one if you are getting prenatal care elsewhere and I would never buy new since you would only be able to sell for $60 anyway.

somamama

02-22-2011 01:12 PM

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I had an Angel Sounds (~$30 on Amazon) and LOVED IT. I was very paranoid because a midwife told me when I was 7 weeks pregnant that I was having a missed miscarriage because my hormone levels weren't doubling like she thought they should. Healthy baby boy was born 6 weeks ago but I was super paranoid up until I could feel him moving. Even after I could feel movement, I would use the doppler if I thought it had been too long since he moved.

Rdesonia

02-22-2011 03:11 PM

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MamaSarahMay

02-22-2011 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdesonia

I have a Sonoline B with the LCD screen. I got it off EBAY new for a little under $60.00. I got it at 15 weeks and found the heartbeat easily. I'm 19 weeks now and I love it! Hubby loves to check the heartbeat at night and it makes him feel close to the baby since he can't feel it move very much.

This is what I have as well. Got it on amazon for about $55. I was able to hear baby's heartbeat about 11-12 weeks

My Sweet Blessings

02-22-2011 04:55 PM

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I bought one years ago with my 2nd child. It then was used by 2 family members and again with this baby. I stopped using it once I could feel baby. It was really nice in the early days when you are so worried and just need that reassurance sometimes. I'd just go lay down, find the heartbeat, and go about my day knowing baby was still doing ok in there.

badhayrday

02-24-2011 11:05 AM

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I don't have one but am also interested in maybe getting one this time around. This is all good feedback that I've been wondering about too:)

kotzally

02-24-2011 03:00 PM

Re: Do you have a fetal doppler?

I can find very few on amazon, does anyone have a link to one from there?

KandFsMomma

02-24-2011 08:22 PM

Re: Do you have a fetal doppler?

No, I don't have one and would not recommend using one, there is serious debate as to whether or not they are safe. (I don't trust them to be safe, my midwife uses a fetoscope and you can get one of those to use at home too)
Fetoscopes start at $15:http://www.google.com/#q=fetoscope&h...e4c0cc530c3619